The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards
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The Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards fund multidisciplinary cancer research consortia of 1 PI and 2-8 co-PIs from independent faculty appointments, supporting projects in prevention, diagnosis, or treatment across all cancer types. There are no citizenship or geography restrictions, and basic, translational, and clinical approaches are all eligible. This is an annual call; the next cycle has not yet been announced.
Details
| Funder | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research |
| Consortium | Required — 1 PI + 2–8 co-PIs from independent faculty appointments at non-profit academic/research institutions |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Supports multidisciplinary cancer research teams (1 PI + 2–8 co-PIs) tackling urgent scientific questions in prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of any cancer type. No citizenship or geography restrictions; all investigators must hold independent faculty appointments (tenure-track or equivalent) at non-profit academic/research institutions. Basic, translational, and clinical projects eligible. Proposed projects must not be supported by other funding sources.
Who Should Apply
- •Faculty researchers with independent appointments at non-profit academic or research institutions
- •Multidisciplinary teams of 3-9 investigators (1 PI + 2-8 co-PIs)
- •Cancer researchers across basic, translational, and clinical domains
- •Researchers working on prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of any cancer type
- •Teams able to commit project time exclusively to this award (no concurrent funding for the proposed work)
Key Dates
- •Annual call cycle; next announcement pending
- •Consortia require 1 PI and 2-8 independent co-PIs
- •Basic, translational, and clinical approaches all eligible
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The consortium is mandatory, single-PI submissions are not eligible; invest early in co-PI recruitment and alignment.
- ✓All team members must hold independent faculty appointments; postdocs and students cannot be co-PIs, which narrows the pool.
- ✓The exclusivity clause is strict: the proposed project cannot receive support from other funding sources, so you cannot layer this award with federal or other private grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards consortium structure?
The award requires a team of 1 principal investigator and 2-8 co-investigators, all holding independent faculty appointments at non-profit academic or research institutions.
Can international researchers apply to the Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards?
Yes, there are no citizenship or geography restrictions; all team members must hold independent faculty appointments at eligible institutions.
What types of cancer research does the Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards support?
The award funds basic, translational, and clinical research on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across all cancer types.
Can my Endeavor Award project receive funding from other sources?
No, the Mark Foundation requires that the proposed project not be supported by other funding sources, so it must be unfunded or you must decline competing awards.
Is the Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards recurring?
Yes, it is an annual call, though the next cycle announcement has not yet been posted.
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